This research explored natural alternatives to chemical pesticides for controlling devastating crop diseases in sunflower and maize. Scientists found that two eco-friendly products – vermitea (made from earthworm-processed compost) and wood vinegar (derived from wood processing) – effectively protected crops from fungal diseases while improving plant health and yields. This discovery has important implications for sustainable agriculture: • Provides farmers with safe, environmentally-friendly alternatives to chemical pesticides • Helps protect food security by preventing crop losses to disease • Supports organic farming practices and sustainable agriculture • Reduces environmental contamination from chemical pesticides • Offers cost-effective disease control solutions for farmers